Here in North Carolina, we have 4 beautiful seasons and some people mistakenly associate them with 4 distinct home buying seasons as well. They assume spring is the best time to sell and nobody buys during the winter, but that is simply not true. When I hear people talking about this I am often reminded […]
Category Archives: First Time Home Buyers
Beware of House Hunting in Raleigh, NC
Let us be honest, we have all grown so accustomed to having the internet that we use it for virtually everything. But, if you are considering purchasing a home online the same way you shop for clothes, then beware of house hunting in Raleigh, NC or any other area for that matter. Realtors Just Open […]
Beware of Raleigh/Durham Home Closing Delays
The expectation of closing day is supposed to be exciting. You have spent countless hours searching out the best home, negotiating price, and are ready to have the keys in your hand. Unfortunately, the closing process involves many moving parts. The mortgage lender and the buyerās attorney must meet all federal guideline requirements, the appropriate […]
Why Harrington Grove in Raleigh is the Perfect Neighborhood
Harrington GroveĀ has everything you’re looking forĀ ā fun events, the best location, and a neighborhood Swim & Racquet Club (which is not mandatory to join). But that certainly is not all. Here are the top reasons why this community is an ideal place to call home in the great city of Raleigh. Location, Location, Location Harrington […]
Safety Comes First In Real Estate Professions
Safety & Real Estate Did you know that more real estate agents die each year showing houses than those killed in dangerous professions, like bull riding, stunt pilots, and motorcycle racers? As of now, 25 REALTORSĀ® have been killed while showing houses. And, this number only increases when you consider all of those who were […]
What Every First Time Home Buyer Should Know About Home Loans
First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldnāt we get a first-time home buyer loan? In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan. So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you […]
Buying a Home? 4 Things You Should Know About Home Appraisals
As you might already know, summertime is a very busy time for real estate agents. Thatās why so many home buyers decide to enter the market during this time of year. If you too are a prospective home buyer planning to enter the market soon, then youāve visited the right real estate blog! Today, weāre […]
US Housing Market Well Positioned for Busy Summer Home Buying Season
The summer months should be quite busy for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents alike! As we head into June, real estate analysts are saying that the national housing market is poised for a successful (and busy!) summer home buying market. Several factors are at play, experts say, including low housing inventory, pent up […]
Slide the City – Glenwood Avenue on May 30
Slide The City – coming to Glenwood Avenue “Slide the City” is a fun way to slide down our favorite hill in Raleigh – Glenwood Avenue! This is the first year that Raleigh has hosted this fun and very cool event. It will be on Saturday, MayĀ 30th. The length of the slide is over 3 […]
5 Baby Boomer Housing Market Trends to Watch
Regardless of where you live, experts are expecting that Baby Boomers will have a major impact on the local housing market. Thatās because this sizeable portion of the population is comprised of 76.4 million individuals. And many of them are expected to make major moves over the next several years as they continue to retire. […]